Indoor Dining To Resume Saturday

Above, Earl's Family Restaurant in Gallup last year. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

The governor's health order is due to expire Friday, so she is going to hold a news conference tomorrow to announce a new, but modified, health order that will take effect Saturday in New Mexico.

According to KFOX:

The state’s current public health orders expire on Friday, following which the following changes, among others, will be implemented:

• Houses of worship may operate at 40 percent of maximum occupancy of any enclosed building, an increase from 25 percent, in accordance with COVID-Safe Practices. Houses of worship may, as before, conduct services outdoors or provide services through audiovisual means.
• Food and drink establishments (including restaurants, breweries, wineries, distillers, cafes, coffee shops or other similar establishments) may provide indoor dining service at 25 percent of maximum occupancy, in accordance with COVID-Safe Practices.
• Food and drink establishments may continue to provide outdoor dining options, carryout and delivery services, in accordance with COVID-Safe Practices. Tables – inside or outside – must be spaced at least six feet apart, and no more than six patrons are permitted at a single table.

Of course, this really isn't enough as many restaurants and other businesses are permanently closing thanks to the governor's Draconian health orders.

Speaking of which, the New Mexico Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments right now on the indoor dining ban.

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